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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

Leonard Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper against ‘Jewface’ accusations in Maestro

AP

Leonard Bernstein’s children have defended Bradley Cooper’s use of “make-up to amplify his resemblance” to the late composer in his forthcoming Netflix biopic, Maestro.

Following the release of the film’s first trailer on Tuesday (15 August), Cooper has courted controversy for wearing a prosthetic nose to portray the famous Jewish composer.

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